Birth of Jesus Christ

Birth of Jesus Quiz Answers

1.      In Matthew 1:18, what does it mean that Mary was “betrothed” to Joseph?

a.      They were casually dating

b.     They were in a legally binding Jewish agreement equivalent to marriage, lasting 10–12 months with no sexual relations (Student Guide Question #1)

c.      They had already consummated their marriage

d.     They were waiting for permission from the Roman government

2.      What makes Mary’s pregnancy unique compared to all other miraculous pregnancies recorded in the Old Testament?

a.      It happened in Bethlehem instead of Israel

b.     She became pregnant by the Holy Spirit without any human father (Student Guide Question #3)

c.      She was married at the time of conception

d.     An angel physically carried the baby to her

3.      How does Matthew 1:22-23 fulfill Isaiah 7:14? Which of the following is NOT one of the four required elements?

a.      The woman must be a virgin (Matthew 1:23)

b.     She must give birth in a stable

c.      She must conceive and become pregnant (Matthew 1:23)

d.     They must call Him Immanuel (“God with us”) (Matthew 1:23)

4.      Why did Joseph plan to “put Mary away secretly” (Matthew 1:19)?

a.      He wanted to publicly shame her

b.     He was a just and compassionate man who did not want to disgrace her publicly (Matthew 1:19)

c.      He no longer loved her

d.     The Roman law required it

5.      In Joseph’s first dream (Matthew 1:20-21), the angel told him all the following EXCEPT:

a.      Take Mary as your wife (Matthew 1:20)

b.     The child is conceived by the Holy Spirit (Matthew 1:20)

c.      Name the child Jesus because He will save His people from their sins (Matthew 1:21)

d.     Move immediately to Egypt

6.      According to Micah 5:2, where was the Messiah required to be born?

a.      Nazareth

b.     Jerusalem

c.      Bethlehem Ephrathah in Judah (Micah 5:2)

d.     Egypt

7.      Why did Joseph and Mary travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem?

a.      They wanted a vacation

b.     Caesar Augustus ordered a census, and Joseph had to register in his ancestral city of David (Luke 2:1)

c.      They were fleeing from King Herod

d.     An angel commanded them to go

8.      What sign did the angel give the shepherds to identify the newborn Savior?

a.      A baby wearing a golden crown in the temple

b.     A baby wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger (Luke 2:7)

c.      A bright star directly above the house

d.     Three wise men arriving with gifts

9.      What did the “multitude of the heavenly host” declare in Luke 2:14?

a.      “Fear not, for we bring you weapons of war”

b.     “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” (Luke 2:14)

c.      “The King of the Jews has been born in Jerusalem”

d.     “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near”

10. Why was Jesus circumcised on the eighth day even though He was born without sin?

a.      It was required by Jewish law as a sign of the covenant with God (Leviticus 12:3)

b.     It was a Roman requirement for citizenship

c.      Mary and Joseph wanted to follow pagan customs

d. The angel commanded it as a sacrifice